Designated Safeguarding Lead & Attendance Co-Ordinator

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Only applications through the My New Term Website will be accepted.

About this Role

We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised professional to take on the dual role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Attendance Coordinator. This pivotal position ensures the safety, wellbeing, and consistent attendance of all pupils, working closely with staff, families, and external agencies to uphold safeguarding protocols and promote a culture of care and accountability.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead on all safeguarding matters, maintaining robust procedures and providing expert guidance to staff.
• Monitor and improve pupil attendance, implementing strategies to reduce absence and support engagement.
• Be confident in managing sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach.

If you’re passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where every child can thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

What we can offer you:

• Excellent working environment
• Support for your role with a dedicated school and central team.
• Continued professional development opportunities.
• Pay progression and recognition of continuous service.
• Generous local government pension scheme.

Access to comprehensive and flexible Employee Benefits which include

• Tech Schemes
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Online gym classes
• Health and wellbeing support and advice e.g., Men's Health, Wellbeing Action Plans, Better Sleep, Relaxation and Meditation, Understanding Menopause
• Financial advice services
• Think Well, fast track counselling service
• Physiotherapy
• Eye-sight testing
• Retail discounts in supermarkets, high street shops, restaurants and days out.
• Onsite catering.

Driving Licence is essential.

Please see Job description and person specification for more information.

Manor Hall Academy Trust places the highest priority on the safeguarding children. Any appointments within the Trust will be subject to a enhanced disclosure being obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service, Online Checks and satisfactory references prior to interview. Further details about DBS can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about .

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to a online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2024.

Only applications through the My New Term Website will be accepted.

For more information please contact admin@adelaideschool.net or call 01270 260680